American Persimmon

Gooseberry

American Persimmon and Gooseberry

American Persimmon

Gooseberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Gastric irritation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

33.50 g10.18 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NANA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.80 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

NA15.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

NA0.03 mg

0 1.3

1.2.1 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

NA0.30 mg

0 2.8

1.2.3 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.29 mg

0 1.4

1.2.5 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.08 mg

0 0.4

1.3.1 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA6.00 mcg

0 81

1.3.3 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

1.4.3 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.37 mg

0 3.81

1.4.5 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA

0 40.3

1.4.6 Lycopene

NANA

0 5204

1.4.8 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA

0 834

1.4.10 Choline

NANA

0 14.2

1.5 Fat

0.40 g0.58 g

0 33.49

1.6 Minerals

1.6.1 Potassium

310.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

1.6.4 Iron

2.50 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

1.6.6 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

1.6.8 Calcium

27.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

1.8.2 Magnesium

NA10.00 mg

0 92

1.8.5 Zinc

NA0.12 mg

0 2.7

1.8.7 Phosphorus

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

1.8.10 Manganese

NA0.14 mg

0 3.3

1.8.13 Copper

NA0.07 mg

0 2

1.8.15 Selenium

NA0.60 mcg

0 63.7

1.10 Fatty Acids

1.10.1 Omega 3s

NA46.00 mg

0 318

1.11.2 Omega 6s

NA271.00 mg

0 1689

1.13 Sterol

1.13.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

1.14 Water Content

64.40 g87.87 g

0 95.23

1.16 Ash

0.90 g0.49 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcalNA

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA73.00 kcal

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

3.2 Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

3.3 Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

3.6 Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

3.7 Shape

Round

3.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

3.9 Taste

Sweet

Astringent

3.10 Origin

Eastern United States

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-7.56-6.8

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Dry, Warm

4 Facts

4.1 Facts about

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

China

Germany

4.3.2 Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

4.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Not Available

4.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Not Available

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Ribes uva-crispa

5.2 Synonym

Not Available

Ribes grossularia

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

6.7 Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

6.8 Family

Ebenaceae

Grossulariaceae

6.9 Genus

Diospyros

Ribes

6.10 Species

D. virginiana

R. uva-crispa

6.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Gooseberry

We might think that American Persimmon and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Gooseberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Gooseberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Gooseberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Gooseberry is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.